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Millikin University

Private nonprofit Decatur, IL · Urban · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
57%
Graduation Rate
$51,262
Earnings (10yr)
$21,989
Net Price
67%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Millikin University has an enrollment of 1,382 students. With a 67% acceptance rate, it offers a welcoming environment for many aspiring students. The school emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning, particularly in its top programs like Visual & Performing Arts and Health Professions.

In terms of outcomes, Millikin students see a 10-year median earnings of $51,262. While specific mobility data is not provided, the earnings suggest that graduates have solid opportunities in their fields. The school has a Pell Grant rate of 38%, indicating that a significant portion of the student body comes from low-income backgrounds, which can impact overall mobility.

The net price of attendance is $21,989, with a median debt of $27,000. Graduates can expect a reasonable return on investment, particularly in fields such as Business and Education. Students who thrive here often have a passion for experiential learning and are engaged in campus life, making the most of the community-oriented environment.

Rankings

How Millikin Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation57%Earnings 10yr$51KNet Price$22KRetention75%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate38%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$19K$0-30K$16K$30-48K$23K$48-75K$28K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%429.2%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2574.1%MOBILITY110.48%

Cost & Financial Aid

$26,892
In-State Tuition
$26,892
Out-of-State
$21,989
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
38%
Pell Grant Rate
56%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$18,659
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,629
Family Income $30K–$48K
$23,053
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,524
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$43,100
6 Years After Entry
$49,711
8 Years
$51,262
10 Years
0.53x
Debt-to-Earnings
70%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$43,100 6yr $49,711 8yr $51,262 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

110.48%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2574.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
429.2%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$96,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.63
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
9.5%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 67%
Retention Rate 75%
SAT Average 1034
ACT Midpoint 23
SAT Range 860–1130
ACT Range 18–25
Full-Time Faculty 71%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,557
Diversity Index 0.52
First-Gen Students 32%

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts 23%
Business & Marketing 18%
Education 15%
Health Professions 11%
Social Sciences 6%
Biology & Biomedical 5%
Communications 3%
Physical Sciences 3%